The news of how I “tricked” the Elders into giving me more land travelled fast. The next morning when all the family members gathered, everyone praised me for doing well. To which I rolled my eyes. “I feel so proud to have you as our Luna,” Irus jumped on me, snaking her arms around my neck. I politely wiggled free from her arms. Don’t get me wrong, I like her - I really do but I detest physical touches from someone I haven’t known for long or strangers. Physical touch is just not my thing - never have been, and never will be. Irus pouted as I got away from her but she was understanding about it. She treated me just as friendly while keeping her distance from me. “You were cool yesterday Luna,” Nikos gave me a thumbs up. “We found another one who can shut up those old bastards,” Kir

